Spring Mill State Park and Donaldson's Cave Nature Preserve Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:04 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (80% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Spring Mill State Park and Donaldson's Cave Nature Preserve
| Location | Mitchell, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Fishing Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 38.724254, -86.408692 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | 47 |
Spring Mill State Park and Donaldson's Cave Nature Preserve is a public boat launch providing access to Fishing Creek in Mitchell, Indiana at coordinates 38.72425, -86.40869. Data published by Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IN DNR).
Spring Mill State Park and Donaldson's Cave Nature Preserve is a public boat launch on Fishing Creek in Mitchell, 47 County, Indiana. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spring Mill State Park and Donaldson's Cave Nature Preserve
Is Spring Mill State Park and Donaldson's Cave Nature Preserve free to use?
Yes, Spring Mill State Park and Donaldson's Cave Nature Preserve is a public boat launch with free access in Mitchell, Indiana.
What water does Spring Mill State Park and Donaldson's Cave Nature Preserve access?
Spring Mill State Park and Donaldson's Cave Nature Preserve provides boat launch access to Fishing Creek in Mitchell, Indiana.
How do I get to Spring Mill State Park and Donaldson's Cave Nature Preserve?
Spring Mill State Park and Donaldson's Cave Nature Preserve is located at coordinates 38.724254, -86.408692 in Mitchell, Indiana. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 10.2 mi of Spring Mill State Park and Donaldson's Cave Nature Preserve, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.